Regency Period Mahogany Bowfronted Dressing Mirror

Name: Regency Period Mahogany Bowfronted Dressing Mirror
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1241884
Price: 525 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectDressing Mirrors
Period19th century
StyleGrand Regency
MaterialMahogany, Glass, Brass
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsBowfront base, oval swivelling mirror, brass finial, scroll supports

This Regency period mahogany bowfronted dressing mirror operates as a table-top vanity glass with three drawers in the base, standing 74 cm tall, 73 cm wide, and 26 cm deep. The piece exhibits a warm brown timber tone across its polished wooden surfaces, complemented by bright brass hardware including ring handles, an ornate central key escutcheon, and an acorn finial positioned atop the frame. The structure incorporates an oval swivelling mirror plate supported by upright scroll brackets, above a curved bowfront base resting on small bracket feet. Today, this dressing mirror functions practically on a bedroom dresser, a large sideboard, or a chest of drawers to assist with personal grooming. The compact footprint makes it suitable for placement on top of various flat surfaces throughout a traditional or classical interior setting while offering concealed storage space within its three drawers for smaller accessories.

FAQs

A Regency dressing mirror, historically referred to as a toilet glass, is a tabletop swivelling mirror produced in Britain between approximately 1810 and 1830. These pieces typically feature oval or rectangular mirror plates set on curved upright supports above a wooden base with small drawers for storing personal items.

Regency dressing mirrors were primarily constructed using flame mahogany or rosewood veneers laid over oak or pine carcasses. The mirror plates were made of silvered glass, while secondary details included brass finials, brass handles, and ivory or bone escutcheons.

Authentic Regency examples feature hand-cut dovetail joints on the drawer construction, original mercury-backed mirror glass with natural foxing, aged brass hardware, and timber showing genuine patination. Design features like bowfront bases, reeded edges, and pinecone or urn brass finials are also typical of the era.

A Regency dressing mirror can be styled atop a contemporary bedroom chest of drawers, a hallway console table, or a bathroom vanity surface. Pairing dark mahogany timber with neutral walls or minimalist decor creates a refined contrast between historic craftsmanship and modern design.

Maintain mahogany timber by dusting regularly with a soft dry cloth and applying a clear beeswax polish once or twice a year along the grain. Avoid chemical spray cleaners on the glass and frame, and keep the object away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent wood warping and veneer lifting.

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Regency Period Mahogany Bowfronted Dressing Mirror